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LL09 VKE

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

53,779 mi
Last recorded53,779 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL09 VKE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 53,779 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 53,770 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 44,664 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 32,829 miles

Nearside Front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2022 32,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 21 May 2022 32,773 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 26 May 2021 28,845 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 28,845 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 24,043 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm started to deteriorate due to corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

general underbody suspension corrosion

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 13 Feb 2018 23,162 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filter corroded - not leaking!!

Fail 12 Feb 2018 23,161 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filter corroded - not leaking!!

Pass 29 Nov 2016 21,641 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 20,372 miles

noise from spinning o/s/f wheel recommend further investigation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pass 29 Nov 2014 18,990 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 18,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 15,593 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly- recommend clean and free off on next service!!!!

Pass 11 Jul 2012 13,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?

Based on 487,981 MOT tests across 31,339 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,495
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
31,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,486
brake binding 11,247
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,488
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 5,877
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 5,113
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LL09 VKE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2009 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 36,213 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Matiz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,486 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LL09 VKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LL09 VKE is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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